EY Graduate Programme – Transaction Advisory Services (Valuation, Modelling & Economics)

Job description

Our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team works with clients to manage their capital agenda to drive competitive advantage and increased returns. As part of a global team of 10,000 professionals in 100 countries you will advise clients on preserving, optimising, raising or investing capital. Major groups (or, as we call them, sub-service lines and competencies) within TAS include Mergers and Acquisition Services, Project Finance, Restructuring Services, Operational Transaction Services, Transaction Support, Transaction Tax, and Valuation and Business Modelling (VME).

 

Join VME and you’ll join a team of experienced professionals who bring to clients’ excellence in accounting, taxation and financial due diligence. You will help guide clients through the model review, model support and model-build activities necessary to make key decisions and improve strategic outcomes. With over 1,600 valuation professionals worldwide, no similarly positioned global professional organisation can match our breadth of capabilities or our depth of resources. 

The opportunity

As a transaction professional, you will work with the world’s largest organizations, fastest-growing companies, funds and private equity firms on some of the biggest and most complex cross-border deals and engagements in the global market. 

 

You will help those clients make better and more informed decisions about how they strategically manage capital and transactions in a changing world. That means advising businesses on how they preserve, optimize, raise and invest their capital to help them achieve their strategic objectives. 

 

Your key responsibilities

As an Associate, you will be a core member of the VME team advising on business plans, transactions, decision support, optimization and review of all types of business for a diverse range of clients. You will advise on the evaluation of all types of businesses, projects and securities, intangible assets and financial instruments. This could be for financial/tax reporting, mergers & acquisitions, advisory for capital transformation, investment and business growth plans. You will manage and deliver projects and work within a diverse and highly professional group of valuation and business modelling specialists.

 

Aside from that, you will:

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Prepare analyses of historical and pro forma financial information to assess trends and fluctuations that may impact cash flow requirements and deal valuation

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Perform industry and company research utilizing online tools and publicly available information

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Assist in researching technical accounting issues to evaluate implications on transaction valuation and structuring

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Assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties

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Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel

Skills and attributes for success

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A team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills

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Proactive, dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure

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Good command of spoken and written English

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Good analytical, report-writing and presentation skills

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Strong drive to excel professionally

·  Strong leadership qualities and a good record of extra-curricular activities

To qualify for the role you must have

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At least an average distinction/ 2nd upper degree in Operational Studies & Research, Data Analytics, Econometric, Mathematics or other financial-related discipline

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A master degree or PhD in relevant discipline will be an added advantage

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Currently in your final year or a fresh graduate

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Individuals with post-graduate degrees and / or professional qualifications are encouraged to apply

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Good understanding of concepts of accounting, finance theory and analysis, risk and return, capital budgeting and financial strategies

You are required to include a cover letter, most updated resume, academic transcripts (secondary & tertiary), certificates, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents with your application to be considered.

Ideally, you’ll also have

·  Past relevant trainee/internship experiences

What we look for

What’s most important is that you’re dedicated to working with your colleagues as part of a high-performing team. You’ll need to thrive in picking up new skills as you go, so natural curiosity, a lot of questions and the confidence to speak up when you see something that could be improved are essential. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

 

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience, where you will be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements (FWA), as needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:

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Support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues

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Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

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The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that is right for you

 
About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

 

Make your mark. Apply now.

 

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